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Borborygmic

Definition

(medical) Relating to or characterised by rumbling noises produced by the movement of gas through the intestines, typically as a result of eating certain foods or having a gastrointestinal disorder. Often used in medical contexts to describe a symptom of digestive issues.

Example Sentences

1The patient's borborygmic complaints were a clear indication of irritable bowel syndrome.
2After consuming the spicy meal, she experienced severe borborygmic discomfort throughout the night.
3The doctor asked the patient to describe the borborygmic sounds she had been experiencing in the hours leading up to the appointment.
4Research suggests that certain types of fibre can exacerbate borborygmic symptoms in individuals with sensitive stomachs.
5The borborygmic noises emanating from the patient's abdomen were so loud that they could be heard across the examination room.

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